Patents Represented by Attorney George P. Libman
  • Patent number: 4727298
    Abstract: A triggerable opening switch for a very high voltage and current pulse includes a transmission line extending from a source to a load and having an intermediate switch section including a plasma for conducting electrons between transmission line conductors and a magnetic field for breaking the plasma conduction path and magnetically insulating the electrons when it is desired to open the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Energy
    Inventor: Clifford W. Mendel